ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in nearly 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 1,000,000 units/beds globally, and has a robust institutional investment management platform comprised of nearly $78 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This is a newly created opportunity as part of our rapid growth and expansion in Australia. Our team is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Sydney on a fixed-term-contract, to manage and run the payroll across Australia.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local tax and labour laws, optimizing payroll systems and processes, and partnering with HR and Finance to support business objectives. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with regional payroll operations, strong leadership skills, and a keen attention to detail. 

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll operations across all Australian sites, acting as the main escalation point for complex queries.

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline systems and payroll procedures for scalability as the business grows.

• Maintain exemplary standards in data quality, audit readiness, and adherence to Australian payroll legislation and GDPR requirements.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders on reconciliations, audits, and payroll-related compliance across departments.

• Guide leaders on payroll practices, legal obligations, and system usage while contributing regular reports and dashboard insights.

About you:

We are looking for a highly experienced and adaptable payroll professional with a passion for operational excellence and compliance. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and bring deep knowledge of payroll practices and legislation across Australia.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing payroll, with strong understanding of Australian payroll laws and hands-on expertise in HRIS systems (ideally Workday).

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and improve processes.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.  

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.